Great food. Large portion of the Japchae. It's definitely a mom n pop establishment, so nothing fancy, but it did the trick for us. Service was a bit slow during a busy Friday night, but we had a great meal. read more

I gave 4 stars in 2012. The only thing that kept me from giving 5 was the worn out booths and old decor. But I had to update my review because the booths have been replaced and they did a good job cleaning the place up. Their food is consistently delicious and staff is always friendly. read more

First time and we ALL fell in love. The people were the very nicest. We had spicy seafood hot stone ( the best), beef bowl hot summer, squid, and soup. Everything was wonderful. It was a great meal, great atmosphere. Will be back. read more

First Korean Restaurant I've been too since I moved to Washington. We very much enjoyed the service today. The two ladies in the front were interacting with my 19 month old son. The lady with the perm was kind enough to get my son flavored rice while we looked at the menu. After telling her what we wanted she noticed my son was done with his bowl of rice and insisted she make him another. It was real kind of her to do this extra with no charge. We had Kalbi, Kimchi Fried Rice and Eggs Rolls. The Kimchi Fried Rice had pork and I informed her that I didn't want pork , she had asked the cook to exchange it for chicken but because the menu was set I decided to order something else she then offered to just remove the pork that way I could still enjoy the Kimchi Rice. The food was prepared quickly, not long after my son finished his second bowl of rice our food was being place on our table. All were very delicious and more than enough. I am extremely full but that only happens when the food is bomb! We obviously didn't finish the food and had taken it to go. I enjoyed the sides but the potato was by far my favorite. What I enjoyed most about my experience at this restaurant was how kid friendly they were. That is always a plus for me because my son satisfaction is what determines if I'll be back or not. The server was awesomely friendly to my family, generous enough to not charge us for the extra rice prior to ordering our meals and understanding with how I couldn't have pork in my food and made initiative. read more

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I haven't been to Olympia since I was on a field trip in grade school. Sadly the capitol building looks a lot less impressive today than 20+ years ago... While in town, my girl friend said there is this great little Korean restaurant she used to go to when she went to Evergreen College. I'm skeptical of course... Korean food in Olympia? Well I was surprised. I got introduced to Gamja Tang... A hot bowl of Spicy Pork and Potato soup. The only reason I stopped eating was because I ran out. I give it 3.5 stars actually.... the side dishes were a little disappointing... but if you're in town I would stop in. Olympia is a cool little town and worth a day trip. read more

Nom nom nom. I love this place! Their ban chan is delicious! I always get soft tofu soup and short ribs, but have tried their jap chae and spicy pork. I would highly recommend this hole in the wall! Don't be put off by the old decor, the good is awesome! Minus one star for the fact they are always understaffed and the lady runs around like a chicken with her head cut off. A bit on the pricy side, but the portion is worth it. read more

3.5 stars This is one of the better Korean restaurant in Oly. They give you a wide array of side dishes (some of them are super greasy, but still good). I used to love getting the Kimchi stew here, however for the past couple of times I've been here the Kimchi stew lacked any kind of flavor and was very watery. Sooo disappointed, since this used to be my to go place when I'm craving kimchi (which is basically always). Their bulgogi is very good and if you get their lunch box special you can lots of bulgogi, rice and side dishes for under 10 bucks. read more

Very impressive. I have been here twice and each time kicked myself for not going sooner. The servings are huge - enough for two people or two meals for one person in my opinion - and the side dishes are plentiful (we got 9 for the two of us). Yes, the decor can be a little off-putting. It is a bit worn for sure. But come here when your focus is food, and when you are hungry. If you haven't yet, just look at the 20+ yelper photos on here. They do a great job of showing you what the food is like. Parking is best off to either side of the place. read more

Luv love love this place. Dol Sot Bob. There it is, that's all you need to know. Oh, and maybe a Korean pancake (huge). Okay, that's all you need to know. Oh, and they are closed Monday. There. That's all you need to know. read more

Seoul Restaurant - Starters for one person! - Korean Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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Just ate at Seoul Restaurant. The staff was very friendly and the waitress provided excellent customer service! The food was great! They start you off with small portions of 12 different kinds of appetizers to go with your meal. The main dishes were excellent! The prices were high, but given the amount of food and experience, it's well worth it! read more

Seoul Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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I love this place! I try to eat here about once a week. The various side dishes that come with every meal tickle every taste bud. It is an exciting and satisfying meal every time. read more

I am not very familiar with Korean food so I asked the waitress to give me a recommendation. She was very friendly and recommended the Bul Ko Ki. The plate arrived with six side dishes and it was all very delicious. I am an adventurous eater so I was happy to try each dish. Overall, it was an excellent meal at a reasonable price. My lunch meal was $10.66. read more

Seoul Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Olympia, Washington

It was a rainy cold day and the hot Korean stew hit the spot..friendly service and authentic Korean food...almost any type of stew or soup that you can find in Korea they have here...relaxing with some good Korean food and a bottle of refreshing cold Korean beer. Just came home from work and the gym so that made everything tastier read more

Seoul Restaurant - Great food and appetizers to hit the spot for a great evening dinner - Korean Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Took the whole family & everyone tried something new. We were blown away. Also had plenty for lunch, the next day. The staff are awesome. No waiting. So organized! read more

Seoul Restaurant has the best Korean food I have had in 15 years. They are a very small restaurant and get very busy during dining and lunch hours so expect a good wait to receive your food. The food itself is awesomely good. If you want to have good authentic Korean food then this is the place you want to eat! I plan on going back here as often as I can in the future. read more

The beef was very flavorful. Great Korean bbq. They were short staff so it took awhile for us to be served.

Soooo.. much banchan!!! Ahh!! I love this place and there food!!! So delicious. The staff is so friendly. I ate there and had a to go experience. Both times they gave a lot of sides. I will be coming back. read more

This looks like a whole in the wall, but it has amazing food! My daughter in law is half Korean and says this is the way her mother and grandmother cooked when she was growing up. The staff is super friendly, the food is delicious and the Korean side dishes are amazing. Their lunch specials are the best bet. Eat here! read more

Love this place food is always good and lots of side dishes defanitly recommend to a friend

Parking and front looks a little run down. Wall paper is coming off on a couple of areas. What really matters is the food and service. Food was on spot and service was great. I would give a 5 star, but I have to be honest with the outside. I would give a 4.9, but that is not an option. I would definitely come back here if I'm ever back in town. read more

There Hot Stone Bowl it is like they put 2 cups of oil in it. It was nasty. Most of the food there has so much sugar in it. We well not go there again. The Restaurant was very good 10 to 20 years ago. I would not recommend you eat here. I have been eating Korean food for over 40yrs and want Iam saying there is better in Tacoma. Believe me. read more

The only place I go to to get authentic Korean food. The service is great and the food is great. I love their calamari and bulgogi. I feel like I was back in Camp Red Cloud, Korea! read more

Amazing food and received fairly quickly. I would certainly be a regular if I lived in Olympia! read more

Seoul Restaurant - Ribs & chicken BBQ - amazing - Korean Near Me - Olympia, Washington

This place is my joint! Been coming here for over a decade and it never disappoints. Authentic food from authentically caring people. The tuegi bulgogi is great and their kimchi is off the hook. I usually order it for carry out and it's speedy quick to boot. 15 call to carry out. You won't be disappointed. read more

Used to really like this place till they cut the portion size down a good amount. The food is very tasty though!

This place is decent at best and needs a remodel bad. The service was pretty terrible too.

I have been coming here since college (2006) They still have the best kimchi jigae hands down! Yum

Super cheap lunch with a delicious selection along with a bunch of sides. This was so worth and I'm planning on being a regular after just going for the first time read more

Slow service, some items on menu is not in stock, food is terrible, side dishes can't be refilled, I don't know this restaurant rating is high, because no Korean restaurant near by I guess read more

Great place for korean food. We enjoyed dak bulgogi & tofu seafood soup. The order comes with lots of side dishes.

I see many good review and led me not hesitating to find the place. If I had seen any fair critics, I would have a second thought. I write to express how I see this place. I don't know it is the cook or the place of food standard. Perhaps they survive since this Small town has not many choice for the Korean food. Despite of tasty and quality of the food, real Korean would not prefer this place due to the fact. The taste and quality of the food does not sync with the price they charge for the foods. I went there craving for home food, but it didn't take long my expectation was turned down. I would not recommend nor suggest this place for Korean food. Perhaps although it does not meet my standard, it is theirs. read more

Waited 20 min before getting any water or having our order taken. The food was delicious but our server blatantly ignored us and neglected to fill our waters or offer anything following recieving the food. read more

Omg. The beef soup we had was sooooo good. Egg rolls on point. Loved the tea. Pickled veggies. Great service

Consistently delicious. I always feel a little spoiled and find myself not wanting to try new Korean places lol. I love the wide variety of side dishes that come with your meal. Service has always been consistent & we never have a problem getting more kim chi when we're ready for it. The only downfall is smelling like the place after you leave, but it's still worth the 5 stars to me. Haha. read more

Pretty good authentic Korean food! Be prepared to wait for the food though. It took more than 30 minutes to get our food after ordering.

The outside may put you off, but it hides a true gem inside. I have come to believe the two greatest dinning in the world are Korean and Greek. The food of both cultures combine the best in their prospective region. You will not be disappointed in the service and dinning here. read more

I spent a year teaching in Korea and I make a lot of my own ethnic foods since I also travel to Mexico and Thailand on a yearly or biyearly basis. My son and I go to South Tacoma only if we want a full grill experience that is completely authentic. Otherwise, right here at home in Olympia we love the Seoul Restaurant. Naysayers, stay away and head to McD's for fast food. We just enjoy the tea and each other. I would not complain about the service the 10-12 times we have been there, I just invite the server dancing again and laugh it up. Seriously, it is authentic, delicious and with a happy, caring, personal attitude we get treated great. Practice a few Hanguk terms Kamsamnida! The Bibimbap is always fantastic as well as the cutlet and soups. Our portions always result in at least one lunch and a snack. Prices with the extra Kim Chee's are very good. read more

Why go to Tacoma for some Korean food if we can just drive 8 mins lol (yes we go here a lot) to get fresh authentic mouth-watering good Korean food. This was the first restaurant we tried after moving to Olympia. See it all started when I was lining up to pay for some yummy Asian snacks at Arirang Oriental Market. I asked the cashier if there are any good Korean Restaurants around here. She smiles and points to the man lining up right behind me. So he smiles back and says, " Oh I own that Korean restaurant a few blocks down, why don't you come and try it out tonight, I promise you the food is great!" "Oh yeah, ok I will definitely try it later," was my quick reply. His kindness caught me off guard so I was pressured to say YES haha. So that night I kinda felt bad and told my husband we MUST try this place out. I guess it was that pride of ownership and sincere invite that made me feel that tinge in my heart. So we get to the place, open the door, and we are greeted by the same guy with the biggest most welcoming smile. He seemed truly happy to see us there. He showed us to our table and gladly suggested some dishes off their menu. We decided on kalbi, jap chae, bibimbap and seafood soon doo bu. We patiently anticipated our meal and it did take a good 15 mins. But boy when it came, it smelled, looked, and tasted amazing! Everything was authentic and fresh, no shortcuts here. The portions were huge, lots of leftovers to be enjoyed the next day. There was also a wide array of banchan. The chef who happens to be the owner's wife came out to talk to us because her husband had mentioned how he met me at the store. She was sincerely happy and thankful we gave their place a try. Till this day, they are still always happy to see us. We get complimentary mandu from time to time. The chef still comes out to make sure everything was good. This place always reminds us why we go out of our way to try small family owned restaurants. 5 STARS. . . MOST DEFINITELY read more

The free Korean side dishes are super delish. Unfortunately, they don't make vegetarian broth soondobu (tofu soup). Boo. So for the vegetarian, order the sizzling bibimbap. And you may want to skip the fish cake and kimchi (made out of shrimp and anchovies). read more

Delicious Korean food! My favorite Korean place in the Olympia/Lacey area. The staff is always friendly and everything on the menu is delicious. We love coming here to eat often. The soon dubu soft tofu soup is our favorite. read more